Guyana vs Croatia
Crypto regulation comparison
Guyana
Croatia
No Regulation
Legal
Guyana has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Bank of Guyana has noted crypto is not legal tender but has not banned it. No income or capital gains tax exists.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Croatia and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework since Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023. Crypto capital gains are taxed at 10-12% depending on the holding period. HANFA oversees crypto service providers.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
12%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Bank of Guyana
Regulator
HANFA (Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Bank of Guyana warns crypto is not legal tender
- No income or capital gains tax in Guyana
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
- Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
- Capital gains on crypto taxed at 12% flat rate
- Gains on crypto held over 2 years are tax-exempt
- HANFA regulates VASPs under Croatian and EU law
- MiCA framework fully applicable from 30 December 2024
- Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023, aligning financial regulation with EU standards